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Acupuncture and Herbs Ease Delirium in Patients: Scientists Find Alternative Treatment Effective

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

Japanese cardiovascular patients admitted to an intensive care unit that received acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine daily along with conventional care had about a sixth the rate of delirium as a control group.

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Sacred Silence: Discover the Benefits of Quiet at a Silent Retreat

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM ● By April Thompson

People seeking a deeper experience of life and self are increasingly turning to silent retreats offered by many spiritual centers and religious traditions.

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Music Soothes Pain after Surgery: Listening to Tunes Eases Discomfort

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

Patients that listened to a half-hour of music soon after spinal fusion surgery reported lower levels of pain.

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Walking Reduces Symptoms of Dementia: Improves Focus and Decision-Making

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

After six months of hour-long walks three times a week, patients with early symptoms of dementia found it easier to focus and make decisions.

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Women Live Longer When Surrounded by Greenery: Lowers Mortality Rate

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

In a Harvard study, women living in the greenest areas had a 12 percent lower mortality rate over an eight-year period.

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Vitamin D plus Calcium Lowers Cancer Risk: Study Finds Reduced Rate in Postmenopausal Women

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM

Postmenopausal women that took D3 and calcium daily had a lower cancer rate four years later than women that didn’t.

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Spirulina Reduces Weight and Cholesterol: Benefits of Blue-Green Algae Supplement

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM

Obese adults that ate blue-green algae twice a day for 12 weeks experienced a lower appetite, reduced body mass index and lower cholesterol.

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Choosing a Chiropractor: How to Find the Best One

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM ● By Marlaina Donato

Chiropractors today draw from more than 140 different techniques, which is why it’s important to find a practitioner with an approach that resonates with you.

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Caring for Others Prolongs Life: Caregivers Live Longer

Aug 31, 2017 12:15PM

In a multi-country study, half of seniors aged 70 to 103 actively caring for others—including grandchildren and friends—were alive seven years later, while half of those that weren’t care giving died within four years.

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Early Birds Eat Better and Exercise More: How Sleeping Affects Healthy Choices

Aug 31, 2017 12:15PM

People that rise early make healthier food choices and are more physically active throughout the day, say researchers.

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